CVE-2011-3422 Security feature bypass in n/a
Man-in-the-middle attackers can spoof SSL servers via Extended Validation certificates due to improper Keychain attribute handling in macOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-3422?
CVE-2011-3422 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 10 Sep 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Keychain implementation in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.8 and earlier does not properly handle an untrusted attribute of a Certification Authority certificate, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof arbitrary SSL servers via an Extended Validation certificate, as demonstrated by https access with Safari.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3422?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3422?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3422 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-3422 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3422 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jf47-vrx5-85qc.